Chelsea interim boss insists team has not downed tools

Interim manager Calum McFarlane says Chelsea players remain motivated and committed despite a difficult season. The team aims to end its campaign strongly when it visits Liverpool on Saturday.

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, marking their sixth straight Premier League loss and leaving them ninth in the table. European qualification now depends on a strong finish to the season. McFarlane, who took over to steady the side after earlier managerial changes, addressed the recent setbacks ahead of the Liverpool match.

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Chelsea lose 1-3 to Nottingham Forest in sixth straight Premier League defeat

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Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on May 4, extending the Blues' losing streak to six matches in the Premier League. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice for the visitors, who made eight changes ahead of their Europa League semi-final. Interim coach Calum McFarlane called the opening 15 minutes unacceptable.

Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal. The club cited recent poor results as falling below standards, with assistant Calum McFarlane taking temporary charge. Chelsea now sit seven points from Champions League qualification spots ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.

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Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday with a chance to secure Champions League football for next season. The Reds hold a six-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth ahead of the fixture.

Chelsea's Premier League match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge ended in a 2-2 draw, as the Blues blew a two-goal advantage in the second half. Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, while Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor replied for the visitors. The result leaves Chelsea frustrated in their Champions League chase, while Leeds strengthen their survival bid.

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Chelsea will face Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, aiming to maintain their strong home record against the visitors. The Blues sit three points behind the top four, while Newcastle, in 12th place, seeks European qualification hopes. Recent Champions League results add context to both teams' preparations.

Manchester United hold a one-point lead over Chelsea in the race for fourth place in the Premier League after draws in Gameweek 26. Both teams drew their matches, with Chelsea held 2-2 by Leeds United and United equalizing late against West Ham. Their next five fixtures could decide the battle for Champions League qualification.

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Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Matheus Cunha scoring the decisive goal shortly before halftime. The win strengthens United's hold on third place in the Premier League under interim manager Michael Carrick. Chelsea, managed by Liam Rosenior, suffered a fourth straight league defeat without scoring.

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